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Wine glass: C.539-1961

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown

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Description

Lead glass. Straight-sided bowl wheel-engraved with figure of Admiral Byng in uniform hanging from gallows, and inscription on reverse 'ADMIRAL BYNG FIAT JUSTITIA. RUAT COELUM'. On shoulder knopped air twist stem. Conical foot.

Notes

History note: Purchased from Cecil Davis, 23rd January 1950

Legal notes

D.H. Beves Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 7.7 cm
Height: 17.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1961-10-19) by Beves, Donald H.

Dating

18th Century, Mid#
Production date: circa AD 1760

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Bowl
Decoration

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: ADMIRAL BYNG FIAT JUSTITIA. RUAT COELUM
  • Location: On bowl
  • Method of creation: Inscribed

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.539-1961
Primary reference Number: 25559
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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